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Playground grand opening at Dr. Martin Luther Kind Jr. Park on Thursday

A new accessible playground is now open at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, providing an inclusive space for families across Rochester.

Rochester, NY · 9d

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Flu cases surge earlier than usual across New York state and Monroe County

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Flu cases are rising sharply across New York state, including in Monroe County, as health experts warn that flu activity is starting earlier than usual this season. The state has declared the flu prevalent, with local data showing Monroe County’s case count is significantly higher...

Monroe County, NY · 8d

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Dia de los Muertos celebration draws large crowd at Orleans County Fairgrounds

More people than expected turned out for a Día de los Muertos celebration at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, bringing Mexican culture and traditions to Albion.

Albion, NY · 6d

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First-of-its-kind manufacturing facility now open in Western New York

Where is the Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park located?. Alabama, N.Y. — Officials cut the ribbon Thursday on the Edwards Vacuum dry pump manufacturing facility in Genesee County, the first of its kind for the semiconductor industry in the U.S. The $300 million facility is located at the...

Genesee County, NY · 9d

Yahoo!

Global manufacturer opens $319M facility in Genesee County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Construction is complete on a multimillion-dollar facility in Genesee County for global manufacturer Edwards Vacuum, which officials say will help strengthen the state's semiconductor supply chain. The $319 million manufacturing facility is located in the Town of Alabama. Leaders said it has the capacity to produce...

Genesee County, NY · 9d

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‘I hate to see you guys go’: Sea Breeze Fire District to dissolve after 100+ years

IRONDEQUOUT, N.Y. (WROC) – After more than 100 years of serving Irondequoit residents, the community’s oldest fire district will officially dissolve at the end of the week. The Sea Breeze Fire District’s Board of Commissioners passed the resolution to dissolve at a public hearing on Thursday evening. Many residents of the district attended the meeting […]

Irondequoit, NY · 8d

Times Union

Call to colleague in addiction case leads to punishment for judge

Ontario County Judge Kristina Karle was admonished by a state panel for asking another judge to set bail for a friend’s daughter with “severe drug addiction.”

Ontario County, NY · 12d

rochesterfirst.com

Causewave honors Rochester community leaders at annual Wavemaker Celebration

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two Rochester-area community leaders were recognized Thursday evening for their efforts to make a difference across the region during Causewave Community Partners’ annual Wavemaker Celebration. The event, held at the new Foodlink Commons on Mt. Read Boulevard, brought together a sold-out crowd of more...

Rochester, NY · 8d

cnycentral.com

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Halloween parade brings smiles for 25th year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Costumes and candy helped brighten the day for young patients at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, where the annual Halloween parade returned as a long-running tradition. The parade has been bringing smiles to children who are patients at the hospital for more than 25 years. Brandon Roth was at this year’s parade.

Syracuse, NY · 8d

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Guide to Halloween events this weekend across the Rochester area

The Rochester area is going all-out for Halloween with events planned at local libraries, R-centers, museums, and farms.

Rochester, NY · 8d

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Rochester’s Sister Cities Bridge gets a new floral sculpture above the Genesee River

A new piece of public art is taking shape in downtown Rochester.

Rochester, NY · 8d

thestylus.org

New Lot X building designed for equipment storage

BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The new building at Lot X is officially open, which will store equipment throughout the year to lower costs and repairs. SUNY Brockport Capital Project Manager William McGorray said the building came after they noticed how hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment would be left outside during the months it wasn’t being used. 

Brockport, NY · 8d

News 8 WROC

Taco Bell proposal faces pushback in Rochester’s North Winton Village

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Developers have proposed building a Taco Bell in Rochester’s Beechwood neighborhood at the corner of East Main Street and Culver Road in Rochester. They also plan to replace the Dollar Tree next door with another corporate chain, as the owners do not intend to renew their lease. Residents and the North […]

Rochester, NY · 9d

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High gas prices weigh on local voters as Election Day nears, drivers say

Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) — With Election Day approaching Tuesday, high gas prices are weighing on local drivers, many of whom say the cost of filling up is shaping how they will vote and how they manage day-to-day life. “Something has to be done. Change has to happen. You know,...

Rochester, NY · 7d

irondequoitlibrary.org

The Irondequoit Library Wants Your Feedback – Patron Satisfaction Survey Now Available

The Irondequoit Public Library would like your feedback! We’re inviting everyone to complete a short Patron Satisfaction Survey about how you and your family use the Irondequoit Public Library. Your feedback will help us to better respond to community needs when introducing new library services and adapting existing ones.

Irondequoit, NY · 6d

News 8 WROC

Canandaigua Town Court Justice removed from office for racist remarks

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Canandaigua Town Court Justice has been removed from office for making racist remarks. Justice Walter W. Jones had been suspended with pay since April, until the NYS Court of Appeals Tuesday accepted the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s recommendation. The Commission determined that in May 2024, Honorable Walter W. Jones was […]

Canandaigua, NY · 11d

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Federal PPP loan lawsuit against Van Bortel dismissed without prejudice

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal lawsuit accusing Mary Catherine “Kitty” Van Bortel and her automobile dealerships of defrauding government COVID-era loan programs has been dismissed. The lawsuit filed in July by PPP Eligibility Experts LLC claimed Van Bortel fraudulently obtained PPP loans totaling around $7.4 million. Earlier this month, PPP Eligibility moved for a voluntary […]

Rochester, NY · 10d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Livingston County officials still monitoring mulch fire burning in Mount Morris

News10NBC captured video of a brush fire near Begole Road in Mount Morris.

Livingston County, NY · 9d

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